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Case No. 5070Gas explosion (criminal investigation) · Co. Donegal · 8 Oct 2022

Garda file on Creeslough gas explosion near completion, Commissioner says

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the Garda investigation into the October 2022 Creeslough gas explosion in Co Donegal is almost complete and a file will go to the DPP. Four people, including three men and a woman, have been arrested as part of the probe.

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  2. Arrested25 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA complex including a filling station and apartments suffered a massive gas explosion. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe explosion happened in rural Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe explosion happened on October 8, 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí investigating the explosion are close to sending a file to prosecutors. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationFour people, including three men and a woman, were arrested as part of the probe. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP is set to examine whether any of those arrested should face prosecution. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherTen people died in the explosion. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe families asked the government to set up a public inquiry into the explosion. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Sep2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda probe into Creeslough tragedy near completion, Commissioner says

    Reports that the Garda investigation is nearly complete, that a file will go to the DPP, that four people were arrested, and that families have asked for a public inquiry. Also covers a working party examining Garda training.

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